A noticeable trend in 2025 points to a resurgence in independent veterinary ownership. In an era dominated by corporate consolidation, 2025 is shaping up to be a turning point — especially for veterinarians ready to reclaim ownership, redefine care models, and build...
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Top Veterinary Medicine Trends to Watch in 2025 and Their Impact on the Industry
As veterinary medicine continues to evolve, 2025 promises to be a transformative year. Industry professionals face emerging legislation, possible new roles, energized investor interest, and shifting dynamics in the pet insurance market. Here are the top trends shaping...
Tips for Veterinary Practice Owners on Developing an Exit Strategy When Ready to Sell
Developing an exit strategy is essential for veterinary practice owners, and you likely need to begin sooner than you think. A well-crafted exit plan ensures the transition is smooth, maximizes the value of your practice, and aligns with both your financial and...
How to Reduce Turnover and Inspire Retention in Your Veterinary Practice
Employee retention is an essential component of success for any veterinary practice. High turnover rates can disrupt workflow, impact client satisfaction, and hinder business growth. In this article, we’ll explore effective strategies to help you retain talented...
Veterinary Practices Can Adopt These Technologies for Improved Efficiency, Client Relationships, and Patient Care
Veterinary medicine is experiencing advancements in new technologies as well as improvements in more established ones. Check out our latest article and learn how these technologies can improved efficiencies, client relationships, and patient care.
How to Maintain a Financially Healthy Veterinary Practice in Order to Achieve Optimal Client Care
Veterinary practices strive to provide optimal client care for their clients and patients. Veterinarian practices also need to maintain healthy finances. In this article we discuss establishing effective financial management strategies that will help clinics allocate resources efficiently, invest in quality care, and improve their overall capacity to serve their clients and their pets.
These Easy-to-Implement Customer Service Tips Will Help Your Veterinary Practice Gain Repeat Clients
Veterinary practices that provide award-winning services don’t hesitate on the small stuff – the over-and-beyond touches that make them stand out and keep clients coming back.
How Your Veterinary Practice Can Maintain Profitability Among Inflation While Remaining Dedicated to Quality Care
It’s no secret that inventory costs, payroll demands, and overhead expenses are climbing due to inflation, supply chain issues, gas price hikes, and a broad staffing shortage. Thus, prices are going to need to increase in order to maintain profitability and stay...
How Your Veterinary Practice Can Retain Employees Through the Great Resignation
The pandemic ushered in a new era now referred to as the Great Resignation. A record number of American workers quit their jobs in 2021, many of them with no immediate plans to return to the workforce—they’re taking care of family, retiring early, living on savings,...
How Your Clinic’s Pharmacy Can Compete with E-Commerce and Big Box Retailers
With big-box retailers and ecommerce powerhouses like PetSmart, Walmart, and Chewy.com offering online pharmacies, private practices are finding that their bottom lines are being affected. Now is the time to strengthen your clinic’s pharmacy with proactive business...
How Tariffs, Economic Uncertainty, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Are Impacting Small Business Earnings
Small businesses are finally seeing signs of life after a rocky few years. Since January, average earnings have climbed by 75%. That’s an encouraging statistic, yet monthly revenues still lag behind the record highs of the past two years. This signals that progress is...
Americans Spend Hours Thinking About Money: Financial Stress, Its Impact, and Practical Solutions to Ease Worries
Recent surveys reveal that Americans spend hours each week thinking about their finances. Rising prices, mounting debt, and uncertainty about the future all contribute to financial stress. Add in steep housing costs, concerns over tariffs raising the price of goods,...
How Small Retailers Can Use Local Partnerships to Drive Foot Traffic and Boost Sales
Small retailers have a rough go competing against big chains and e-commerce giants, but there’s one thing these smaller stores have that Amazon doesn’t: community. Local stores have the opportunity to build connections with their customers. Building partnerships...
Why 2025 Is the Perfect Time to Start or Buy an Independent Veterinary Practice
A noticeable trend in 2025 points to a resurgence in independent veterinary ownership. In an era dominated by corporate consolidation, 2025 is shaping up to be a turning point — especially for veterinarians ready to reclaim ownership, redefine care models, and build...
Why the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Could Be a Lifeline for Small Businesses Facing Tariffs and Inflation
As small business owners face continued inflation and rising tariffs, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) could provide critical financial relief for Main Street businesses. By extending key provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), the legislation...
Understanding How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Affects Social Security Benefits
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has been making headlines, particularly for what it could mean for older Americans collecting Social Security. While many headlines have suggested that the bill would eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, that’s not...
How to Transfer an SBA Loan: Rules, Restrictions, and What’s Allowed
Transferring an SBA loan isn’t a straightforward process. Whether you’re selling your company or planning for a family succession, understanding how to transfer an SBA loan and what’s legally allowed is critical for staying compliant and protecting your finances. In...
Surprising 401(k) Features That Can Boost Your Retirement Savings
A 401(k) is often thought of as a set-it-and-forget-it kind of account—set a contribution amount, bank on a company match, and let the market do its thing. But if you haven’t checked in on your plan lately, you might be missing out on some significant new features....
Proven Strategies to Help Construction Firms Streamline Bidding and Win More Contracts
Winning new business isn’t just about offering a competitive price. It’s about creating a well-structured and convincing proposal that shows why you’re the best choice for the job. Whether your company is established or still growing, improving your bidding process is...
2025 Construction Trends That Will Impact Your Business’s Bottom Line
As we move through 2025, construction businesses are navigating a mix of challenges and fresh opportunities. A steady economic rebound, higher levels of government investment, and rising demand for infrastructure, housing, and commercial development are driving growth...